1973-1982- Internal Revenue Service, Estate and Gift Tax Division
Estate and Gift Tax Attorney, Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service conducting audits on Estate and Gift Tax returns filed in the S. Florida area
1982-present Sole Practitioner
Private practice with principal emphasis on estate/probate administration including representation of heirs/beneficiaries to protect their interest or even unravel land title problems arising from inherited property as well as determination of incapacity, creating guardianships and legal assistance to guardians and interested persons. All forms of representation of the personal representatives (executors), guardianship planning and administration, preparation of testamentary/ end of life documents, including Last Will and Testament, health care surrogate designations, “living wills”, durable powers of attorney and trusts.
Court Appointed attorney in matters of determination of incapacity, adult protective services, guardian ad litem in mortgage foreclosure litigation, representing unknown heirs.
1983-87 Special Master-Law, Miami-Dade County VAAB
Special Master conducting evidentiary hearings on legal matters affecting real estate valuation for ad valorem taxation and providing a report and recommendation based on findings of facts and conclusions of law
Admissions & Certifications The Florida Bar, admitted 1973
Education 1968 Bachelor of Arts
The George Washington University, Washington, D.C
1973 Juris Doctor
University of Miami School of Law, Miami, Fl
Associations/Awards The Florida Bar
Real Property, Probate Trust Law Section
Guardianship Law Committee
Dade County Bar Association
Probate, Guardianship Committee
Florida Association of Women Lawyers,
National Organization for Women
Miami Jewish Home and Hospital
Upper North Bay Road Homeowners’ Association
Treasurer
Miami Beach Bar Association
Florida State Guardian Association
South Florida Chapter
Miami Beach Bar Association, Unsung Hero Award, 2004
“Put Something Back”, 2004 Pro Bono Project Mortgage Foreclosure Representation